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. 2009 Dec 17;12(2):117–126. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntp184

Table 2.

Prevalence estimates (unadjusted): U.S. adults’ attitudes toward tobacco control

American Smoking and Health Survey 2 (2003)
% Agree % Disagree % Neutral/no opinion
Tobacco companies should not be allowed to sell a product that harms people (N = 2,819)
    Total 64 25 11
    Never-smokers 68 20 12
    Former smokers 61 26 13
    Current smokers 54 34 12
There are not enough restrictions on where people can smoke cigarettes (N = 2,823)
    Total 46 46 8
    Never-smokers 56 35 9
    Former smokers 46 45 9
    Current smokers 19 74 7
Government should be involved in where people can smoke cigarettes (N = 2,810)
    Total 56 34 10
    Never-smokers 61 27 12
    Former smokers 54 35 11
    Current smokers 40 51 9

Note. Cell counts may not add to 100% due to refused or missing responses. Sample size for each question varies due to refused and missing responses.